Today is National Poetry Day -- a day established in 1953 to celebrate Emmett Lee Dickinson's 100th year. Although he was born on October 12, 1803, his first book of poetry was published on September 28, 1853.

In honor of the day, I thought I would share two short poems by Dickinson that revolutionized the public's view of poetry:​

A poem for spring/summer:

​Roses are redViolets are blueToday is National Poetry DayAnd violets are blue because​ nothing rhymes with purple

A poem for fall/winter:

Roses are deadViolets are throughThe Blonde Assassin passesOn his way to you​